Reaction to PSG 2nd leg - Vincent Kompany: 'We'll try again'

FC Bayern have exited the Champions League in bitter circumstances. After the 5-4 defeat in the semi-final first leg, a 1-1 draw in the return match against Paris Saint-Germain was not enough to reach the final. “We may not have had that many clear-cut chances, but we certainly had the opportunity to win the match. We were close to the final but couldn’t get over the line,” said captain Manuel Neuer. “Although we got into dangerous situations, they made sure we didn’t get the final shot off. The basis is always the energy, which the team showed again. Sadly we’re not in the final,” analysed coach Vincent Kompany. fcbayern.com rounds up the rest of the post-match reaction for you.

Reaction to match against Paris Saint-Germain

Vincent Kompany: “It’s obviously tough to take, we lost narrowly. We matched PSG, these games are decided by small details. Our first half was good, I felt that we were the better team and often got into the areas where we’re dangerous, but PSG defended the crosses very well. They were very active. Although we got into dangerous situations, they made sure we didn’t get the final shot off. The basis is always the energy, which the team showed again. Sadly we’re not in the final. We have to acknowledge that we played against great opponents. The Champions League is over for us for now, but there’ll be more moments, more opportunities and that’s also great motivation for me. The level of both teams was very, very high. PSG have so much quality, they’ve probably been the best team in Europe in the last two years. We’ve played against them five times now – we’ve won twice, lost twice and drawn once. We tried everything, I have to say. Congratulations to PSG, but we’ll try again.”

Manuel Neuer: “We didn’t have that killer instinct in attack tonight. We may not have had that many clear-cut chances, but we certainly had the opportunity to win the match. We were close to the final but couldn’t get over the line. If we’d had a key moment and scored the goal, it’s a different story. Unfortunately our goal came a bit too late. The stadium was on it, we were on it, but we weren’t sharp enough in their box. Both teams play very high intensity, there could’ve been two or three more goals. We tried to get towards goal with good pressing and transitions. Of course, the overriding feeling at this moment is disappointment, but we still have a final and we’re looking forward to Berlin.”

Jonathan Tah: “Both matches were very tight. They were different matches but in the end they prevailed. Paris got the early goal and then defended well. If we’d scored our goal a bit earlier, we would’ve been in a better position. Unfortunately, though, we didn’t have that many chances. It’s obviously hugely disappointing but you have to deal with different situations to be successful. I think we can be proud of the way we’ve played.”

Konrad Laimer: “It’s tough to go out in a game like that. At this level it comes down to little details, decisions and moments. I always had the feeling we could turn it around. In the end, we didn’t win today and that hurts, of course. We had enough moments but the end product to create the clear-cut chances was always lacking. That said, we had plenty of actions in the penalty area and attempts, but we maybe weren’t as good in our finishing as we can be. Fine margins decide these matches. It felt like we were dominant – the goal came too late in the end. We’re knocked out and it hurts.”

Reaction from Paris Saint-Germain

Luis Enrique (coach): “It was a very intensive match. The defence was better than the attack today. The character we showed against such a strong team as FC Bayern was magnificent. They play football at the highest level. Both teams are similar, we love to press. We're very happy to reach a second Champions League final in a row.”

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (forward): "We’re very happy we're in the final. Bayern are one of the best teams right now – it was very difficult. We showed we can take on these teams. I work hard every day but the most important thing is that the team’s successful. I’m very glad to have helped my team.”

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